Analytics Engineer

Analytics Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer (Contractor) to join our team for a 6-month engagement. This role will focus on building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines and reporting solutions leveraging the latest technologies and Microsoft Power BI. The successful candidate will help ensure our data infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and supports business intelligence needs across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to support analytics and reporting.
• Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Build, optimize, and manage datasets and schemas.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across platforms.
• Troubleshoot data issues, optimize query performance, and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data scientists, and IT.
• Document processes, workflows, and data models for maintainability.

Essential Skills:

• Strong experience with data modeling, query optimization, and warehouse management.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Power BI, including report building, DAX, and data modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL and data transformation techniques.
• Experience with ETL/ELT workflows and tools such as dbt, Informatica, Talend, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance principles.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Datasets (Power BI is a must-have).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in analytics and data management.

Work Environment:

This position is based in St. Louis and offers a hybrid work environment, with office attendance required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and remote work permitted for the rest of the week. The typical working hours are flexible, generally from 8 am to 5 pm CST. The team consists of four members, and this role will expand the team to five, each specializing in different areas of the supply chain. Collaboration is key, as the team works closely with planners to deep dive into portal formats and data point definitions.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Chesterfield, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Chesterfield,MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.